Untangling the Thread

On 17th May, 1974, the Republic of Ireland was struck by four bombs, resulting in hundreds of casualties, including 34 dead. It was the most serious attack in the history of the Irish state. No-one has ever been held to account.
In this episode, Stephen recounts the testimony of some of the victims.

On 17th May, 1974, the Republic of Ireland was hit by four no-warning car bombs, with devastating effects. Thirty-four people died and three hundred were injured. For a small country, it was a 9/11-level attack.
In this episode, Stephen looks at the the circumstances in which the four bomb cars were stolen and some of the troubling inconsistencies in the different accounts.

On 17th May, 1974, the Republic of Ireland was hit by four bombings, the culprits of which have never been brought to justice. This podcast series seek to analyse why this was.
In this episode, Stephen looks at the background with a synopsis of recent Irish history.

On 17th May, 1974, three bombs ripped through Dublin, with a further explosion in the town of Monaghan. Thirty-four people were killed, and 300 injured. This was a more serious death toll than 9/11, compared to national population, and the most serious attack since Irish independence.
Image: AI impression of the bomb scene outside Greacen's Pub, Monaghan.